George Faught
| George Faught | |
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| Assumed office 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Barbara Staggs |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
| Constituency | 14th House District |
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| Born | July 14, 1962 Brownfield, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Becky |
| Children | Tyler, Jamison and Savannah |
| Residence | Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Website | Faught for State House 14 |
George Faught is an American businessman and Republican politician from Oklahoma. Faught is the current Representative for House District 14 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House District 14 covers the towns of Muskogee, Fort Gibson, Braggs, Hulbert, and outlying areas. When the 51st Legislature is opened on February 5, 2007, Faught became the only Republican in state history to represent the 14th House District.
Committee Memberships
As of the 51st Oklahoma Legislature, George Faught, is a member of the following committees:
- Economic Development & Financial Services Committee - Vice-Chair
Faught is also a member of the following subcommittees:
- Health Subcommittee (Public Health Committee)
- Elderly & Long-term Care Subcommittee (Public Health Committee)
- Tourism & Recreation Subcommittee (Natural Resources Committee)
Controversial Bills
Faught was quick to spark controversy, when in January 2007 he filed a bill to make English the official language of Oklahoma. Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee and Creek, came out strongly against this legislation. The bill passed through committee 9-7, but never made it to the House floor.
References
- Faught for State House 14
- Oklahoma House of Representatives: Rep. Faught
- FOXNews.com - American Indians Urge Oklahoma State Lawmakers to Oppose 'English Only' Measure
| Oklahoma House of Representatives | Oklahoma Senate |
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Speaker – Lance
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President of the Senate – Lt. Governor Jari Askins |
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| NAME | Faught, George |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Oklahoma State Representative, politician, businessman, 14th Oklahoma House District |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 14, 1962 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brownfield, Texas |
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